Rosemary Rice (May 3, 1925 â€" August 14, 2012) was an American
actress, singer, and voice-over artist. Rice was best known for her
role as Katrin Hansen, the oldest daughter in the television series,
Mama, which aired on CBS from 1949 to 1957. She provided the opening
voice narration for Mama through her character.Rice was born to Albert
and Laura (née Rogers) Rice in Montclair, New Jersey, on May 3, 1925.
She married John B. Merrell, July 3, 1954; the couple had two
children.Rice's acting career began during junior high student in
Montclair, when she was cast in her first Broadway production, later
attending New York's Professional Children's School. She appeared in
twelve plays and musicals on Broadway. Her Broadway credits included
the 1943 production of The Naked Genius, a play written by Gypsy Rose
Lee, as well as Dear Ruth and Junior Miss.Rice's first radio
appearance was on Grand Central Station. She enjoyed an active career
in radio, appearing in mysteries, comedies and soap operas. Her best
known role was as Betty Cooper in the Archie Andrews radio series.
Other radio credits included Ma Perkins (as Laura), The Right to
Happiness (as Susan Wakefield), CBS Radio Mystery Theater, NBC
Playhouse, Calvacade of America, Playhouse 90, When a Girl Marries (as
Kathy), My True Story, Westinghouse Studio One, Young Doctor Malone
(as Jill), and Let's Pretend. Rosemary Rice Biography, NetWorth, Height, Age, Weight, Family, Married, Son, Daughter